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Full Stream Cut Permit / Construction Encroachment (Major)
Major works in the City right-of-way. A separate permit is usually needed for each site.
You need it when: Utility relocations/installations, shoring or excavation, or other major works in the City right-of-way.
Why it's needed
- Required before utility relocation or installation in the City right-of-way.
When to apply
- Typical prerequisites: TPUCC sign-off, an approved Traffic & Transit Management Plan, ECA/DWWP for wet utilities, MTO approval where required, and a TRCA permit in regulated areas [Guide].
- Engineering & Construction Services reviews it before Transportation Services issues it.
Review time
Plan for about 20 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- Application form
- Stamped engineering drawings with ECS engineering acceptance memo [TO]
- TPUCC sign-offs [TO]
- Executed Municipal Infrastructure / Servicing Agreement for sewer & water works [TO]
- Approved Traffic and Transit Management Plan
- Insurance certificate ($5M for sewer/water)
- Transportation Services checklist
Submission checklists
How to submit
- Submit electronically to Right-of-Way Management. ECS reviews, then Transportation Services issues.
Often needed first
- Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA): Municipal Sewage Works
- Drinking Water Works Permit (DWWP) / Watermain Approval
- Permit to Injure or Remove City-owned Street Trees
- Traffic & Transit Management Plan (design approval)
- MTO Encroachment Permit
- TRCA Permit / Voluntary Project Review (VPR)
Forms and guides
- Utility Cut Permit Application (City of Toronto, application form)
- Municipal Consent Requirements for the Installation of Plant (MCR) (City of Toronto, standard / specification)
- Municipal Consent Requirements – Appendix B (application form) (City of Toronto, application form)
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.